Compassionate Hospice Chaplain — Spiritual Care Leader

SouthCoast Health; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Supportive Care Chaplain to provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Under the Director of Supportive Care Services, you will assess spiritual needs, plan care, and collaborate with clergy within a hospital setting.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or accredited seminary/theology certification and have at least one year of experience with life-threatening illness care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related discipline.
• Graduate of accredited seminary or school of theology or appropriate certification in hospital or pastoral ministry.
• Minimum of one-year experience working with patients/families dealing with life-threatening illness and death.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19 or have an exemption by signing a statement.

Responsibilities

• Provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and families under director guidance.
• Make spiritual assessments considering mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses and respond with counseling and care.
• Direct the spiritual plan of care and liaise with community clergy.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and train pastoral care volunteers.

Skills

Pastoral counseling

Experience with terminal patients

Education

Master's degree in a related discipline

Graduate of accredited seminary/theology school or pastoral ministry certification

Job description

SouthCoast Health is seeking a Supportive Care Chaplain to provide spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families. Under the Director of Supportive Care Services, you will assess spiritual needs, plan care, and collaborate with clergy within a hospital setting.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or accredited seminary/theology certification and have at least one year of experience with life-threatening illness care.